Our Values

Over the course of the last decade, the leaders of Midland County planned and delivered a five and ten year plan to the community involving:

Amphitheater

Innovative community library

Larger multi-purpose facility

New courthouse

Paved county roads

Upon delivering these goals to the public, the leaders directed their full focus on Midland County Employees.

Establishing Values

In January 2015, Midland County Department Heads and Elected Officials began a Values Journey at a leadership retreat where they established values, mission and vision Statements for the County. Keeping all employees in mind, this year they pledged to put the Values into action by creating committees to form program(s) focused around the Values. The committees redesigned existing and developed new employee programs to encompass the County living out its Values.

While words like integrity, compassion, diligence, respect, accountability, and trust define what is important in one’s life, these are standards and principles of behavior Midland County pledges to uphold while serving the community.

You cannot force culture. You can only create an environment. – People Ink

The name I.M.P.A.C.T.S. is an abbreviation of Influence More People with Actions, Character, Trust, and Service; but, also describes employees’ efforts making an impact on our organization and community. This name was selected to describe our Values program.

Living out our values will be the deciding principles considered by a Nominations committee. The objective is to honor employees who encompass and embody all six of the core values through their actions and behaviors in the workplace. Individuals nominated will have an opportunity to be selected as Honorees and will be celebrated for living out Midland County’s Values.

A second part to Midland County’s Values Program is called I.M.P.A.C.T.S. cards. This is an additional recognition program that is ongoing and provides instant feedback and praise. Card stations will be placed throughout county facilities with a poster for instructions, writing pen, and drop box. Any employee or member of the public can fill out the back of the card thanking employees for a job well-done. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage the community and say “Thank you!” to employees. This program is different in that it offers an avenue for all employees, including the Department Heads and Elected Officials, and members of the public to recognize good work and displaying our Values.

A picture of a hand trunk with hand prints (below) was chosen to portray our program. The trunk represents the County as an organization. The hands represent the impact employees’ behaviors and actions have on carrying out the core values. Since the Department Heads and Elected Officials initiated our values journey, they will place their hand print on a large canvas that will be located in the lobby of the Courthouse. Then, each monthly honoree will add their print to the canvas for the growing image of a tree.

The word “Value” is often related to monetary measure; however, an organization’s Values have significant meaning and change very little over time, unlike monetary value. These six core Values are the building blocks of vision, people, and operations.

Positive energy and better work performance are behaviors most businesses seek from their workforce. With all the different cultures within organizations, shared Values, Mission and Vision statements connect employees beyond their personal environment. Midland County’s Values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Diligence, Respect, and Trust are strengths that will engage employees to be involved, enthusiastic, and further their organization’s interests. Midland County has developed programs for recognizing and honoring employees’ performance by incorporating the Values in their job performance.

Our team feels it is important to honor employees who encompass and embody all of the six core Values through their actions and behaviors. We expect loyalty, satisfaction, and best practices as a result of honoring employees’ behaviors that reflect our Values.

As a public service organization, engaging the community in our new Values Program will contribute to better communication and relationships. We invite the Midland Community to thank a County employee for their assistance when you visit one of our facilities. Just look for an I.M.P.A.C.T.S. Card Station and anyone can fill out the back of the card explaining how an employee displayed one of our Values with their support.

Over the past several years, Midland County has worked diligently to deliver exceptional assets for our community to enjoy and use for their everyday business. This has instilled pride in our community. The best assets are forthcoming. The assets are our people who work every day to provide the most efficient, effective County Government. It is through our discussions with leaders in County Government we are shaping and offering a deeper understanding of who we are and what we strive for every day. This will exhibit itself in our service to the public, our Values, and openly acting in a manner which clearly displays them. Our strong belief in these Values not only provides internal recognition of Honorees but also allows the public to send written message to those who display these Values. Our motto is "Service with Values" which will result in our vision of being the "Most Trusted and Innovative County Government in Texas". - Mike Bradford, Midland County Judge